James C. Peebles, A History of Armour Institute of Technology, 1954
Multiple copies, including the tissue carbon copy of the original typed manuscript, of "A History of Armour Institute of Technology" by James Clinton Peebles concerning the history of Armour Institute of Technology from its founding in 1890 until its merger in 1940 with Lewis Institute to create Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago.
The collection may also contains minor amounts of materials concerning the process of writing, editing, and publishing the book which was privately printed and bound from mimeographed typed pages.
An index of the book is available as an external document.
Dates
- Creation: 1954
Creator
- Peebles, James C. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
Available for Research
Collection Size
1 Book
Biographical Note
James Clinton Peebles was a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Armour Institute of Technology. He was born in Scotland in 1880 and attended Armour Institute, graduating with a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1904. In 1908, Peebles was added to the Armour faculty. He received his E.E. degree in 1908 and became a Professor of mechanical engineering. He was the faculty advisor of the "Amour Engineer".
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 1998.160
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Formerly 1998.160
Processor
Catherine Bruck, University Archivist
- James C. Peebles Papers/A History of Armour Institute of Technology Table of Contents
Part of the Paul V. Galvin Library. University Archives and Special Collections Repository